Image Of Indian Cricket Board’s Twitter Liking A Pakistan Journalist’s Tweet Regarding Asia Cup 2023 Goes Viral

Both India and Pakistan are busy preparing for the 20-20 World Cup 2022 in Australia. However, both will kick off their campaign this time around by facing each other on 23 October in Melbourne. But, ahead of that mega clash, both Boards of these teams made headlines regarding the Asia Cup in 2023. Initially, there were reports that the Indian Board can send the team to Pakistan for the next Asia Cup. 

But, on 18 October, Jay Shah dismissed that by saying that the tournament will happen in a neutral venue. Due to political reasons, both teams are not allowed to visit each other’s country. After that, many fans slammed the Indian Board for taking such a decision. Even, the Pakistan Board shared a statement regarding their stand over the whole matter. Now, an image went viral where it was seen that the Indian Board liked a tweet of a Pakistani journalist.

Here is the image:

The viral image of the Indian Cricket Board (Image Source: Twitter)

“We can't go there , they can't come here.” - Jay Shah of the Indian Cricket Board

Speaking of the image, there was a tweet from a Pakistani journalist named, Syed Sammer Abbas. He wrote: “Cowards don’t run away. Keep sports away from politics”. The tweet went viral instantly on social media portals. 

But, fans become more surprised that the Indian Cricket Board’s Admin has also liked it. Pakistan last visited India in 2012-13. Since then, both teams only faced each other in major tournaments only. Now, Ahead of Pakistan's clash with India, this whole Asia Cup 2023 debacle could make a huge impact.

However, Jay Shah clearly said that India and Pakistan can not visit each other due to political reasons. “The Asia Cup 2023 will be held at a neutral venue. I am saying this as ACC President. We can't go there , they can't come here. In the past also, Asia Cup has been played at a neutral venue." Jay Shah said after the Annual General Meeting (AGM). But, Pakistan Cricket Board have threatened that if India do not play in the Asia Cup 2023, it could impact their participation in other major tournaments like the 50-over World Cup in India in 2023.